Question

the period of salutary neglect ended as a result of the
a american revolution
b french and indian war
c declaration of independence
d defeat of the spanish armada
why did britain begin enforcing trade laws passed by parliament?
a to fund more wars
b to raise more revenue
c revenge for the revolution
d colonists had supported spain

Explanation:

• First Question: The period of Salutary Neglect (British policy of lax enforcement of trade and governance laws in American colonies) ended after the French and Indian War (1754 - 1763). Britain needed to raise revenue to pay war debts and began enforcing laws more strictly. The American Revolution (1775 - 1783) came after the end of Salutary Neglect. The Declaration of Independence (1776) was a result of growing colonial - British tensions (partly due to post - French and Indian War policies). The defeat of the Spanish Armada (1588) was a naval battle between Spain and Britain, long before Salutary Neglect.
• Second Question: After the French and Indian War, Britain had a large debt. Enforcing trade laws (like the Navigation Acts more strictly) was a way to raise revenue. There was no immediate plan for more wars right after the French and Indian War to justify funding them through trade law enforcement. The American Revolution was after the enforcement of trade laws (so revenge for it is ill - timed). There is no significant evidence that colonists supported Spain in a way that led to this enforcement.

Answer:

• First Question: B. French and Indian War
• Second Question: B. to raise more revenue